PLATFORMS

KISMAYO — On Tuesday, as part of Eid ul Fitr celebrations, ATMIS Kenya Defence Forces troops, led by Maj. Gideon Musyimi, donated food items to the vulnerable community in Belles Qooqaani. The local administration expressed gratitude, pledging community support for ATMIS operations in Lower Juba. The initiative, benefited 30 families, …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has on Sunday taken a proactive step towards providing much-needed assistance to those in need in the community. The humanitarian aid was distributed to 5,000 vulnerable families residing in the Daynile and Bondhere districts of the Banadir Region. According to a statement …

KISMAYO — As Somalia braces for the onset of spring rains, Jubbaland authorities have sounded the alarm on the looming threat of flooding in the region. Adan Farah Garane, Director General of the Ministry of Relief and Disaster Management of the Jubbaland administration, issued a stern warning to residents, urging …

JOWHAR — African Union Transition Mission in Somalia ( ATMIS) Burundi troops on Tuesday donated food items at the Towfik IDP camp near Jowhar Airfield, ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations to mark the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan   . The food donation, which included rice, beans, meat, chicken & …

MOGADISHU  — A massive fire broke out in Bakara, Mogadishu’s largest market, on Friday morning as people prepare for the upcoming Eid al-Fitr celebration in Mogadishu. According to traders, the fire started in the gold section and quickly spread to other parts of the market, causing extensive destruction. The cause …

MOGADISHU — At least five people perished in a blaze at a gas station in the Sool region on Wednesday. Reports from local media detail that the fire, erupting at a service station in the village of Bali-Hadhac within the Las Anod district, claimed five lives and left nine injured. …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has issued warnings regarding flooding, which is expected to occur in the coming days in the country. The organization has urged the Somali people to be vigilant and take precautionary measures, especially those living in areas recently affected by floods and coastal …

MOGADISHU — Somalia is actively raising funds to support Palestinians in Gaza. The Somali Action Network (SAN), led by Sheikh Abdihayi Sheikh Adan, has set a target of $5 million. The campaign, launched last week, aims to assist those in Gaza facing severe hardships due to ongoing conflict and blockades. …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has recently provided aid to nearly 2,000 families in the Coastal area of Jazira in Afgoye district in the Lower Shabelle Region. These families, alongside the displaced people who were previously in this area and the underprivileged, have been forcefully evacuated by …

MOGADISHU —The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) received Mr. George Conway, Deputy Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Somalia, in a crucial meeting aimed at reinforcing the nation’s humanitarian response strategies. The pivotal meeting centered on the Somali Government’s strategic priorities, which include the prevention of aid diversion, …